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Is it too much to ask our presidents to uphold the Constitution, command the armed forces, execute the nation's laws - AND provide us with a little musical interlude?The question comes to mind in the wake of Barack Obama's appearance at the Apollo Theater, when the leader of the free world took a moment to channel the Rev.

Singer Tony Bennett says he never tires of leaving his heart in San Francisco. Though he's sung before eight presidents, recorded scores of best-selling albums and bowed to seven command performances, Bennett says each song is still fresh every night.

Pearl Bailey is a Broadway musical hall of famer. She was on stage in "Hello, Dolly!" and in the "Porgy and Bess" movie.

Whoever holds the keys to the White House not only has the free world to organise but a busy entertainment schedule too.